Kia Optima

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Q: Kia Optima ?
Does the 2008 Kia Optima look any different than the 2009 Kia Optima?

A: They basically look the same but there are a few changes. The 2009 is a few inches longer and has a slightly wider wheel base. The grill has changed a bit as well. They pretty much smotthed it out a little to make it look more like a sedan instead of a smaller foreign car. Either one wouldn't be bad to own.

Q: How difficult is it to install subs in a kia optima?
I was thinking about buying 12" subs for my kia optima but I wanted to kind of get an idea of what I would be getting myself into before hand.

What are the basic steps involved in installing subs into a car?
How much would this probably cost me total if I bought good 12" subs and a box.
Have any tips for me before I start following through with this?

A: 12" subs are only $5 at subway

1) Go to Subway
2) Oreder subs
3) Pay for subs
4) Open car door
5) Place subs on passenger seat.

Q: How do i hook up the subwoofer wiring in a Kia Optima LX?
Ok i'ver installed subs in many different cars. But i just bought a Kia Optima and i have no idea where to start? How the hell am i going to get to the plug-ins in the back of the stock stereo, if it is even possible to install subs to the stock stereo?

A: You plug in RCA's with the same connection you use in ANY car. If you go to WAL-MART, they have a guide on hand that tells you what to use for the application you need. The connection usually costs about $10.

Q: How to change a serpentine belt on a 2004 kia Optima 4cyl?
I wanted to know how would you change a serpentine belt on a 2004 Kia Optima 4cyl and what are the tools need?

A: 1. Check to see if there is a belt routing diagram sticker under the hood, if not, draw one yourself. The routing can be a major pain in the behind if you forget how the belt goes and nothing to reference it by.

2. A socket with a breaker bar, or sometimes just the breaker bar itself (on a belt tensioner with a square drive to release tension), can be used a lot of times. Sometimes there is no room to get these tools in there and you will have to use a serpentine belt tool to release the tension. It's a free loan-a-tool at Autozone. Probably easier just to get one in the first place, while you are getting the belt. It has a nice long handle for good leverage.

3. Release the tension on the belt and hold the tool with one hand, while taking the belt off with the other hand. Release the tool you are using to hold the belt tensioner(slowly, it's a strong spring).

4. Put the new belt on using the belt routing diagram. Put it on over every pulley except one. Pull the tensioner loose again and slip the belt over the last pulley and let the tool go. You are pretty much done. Just check to make sure the belt is seated in all the pulleys correctly before starting. I usually "bump" the starter a couple of times before starting it, just to help seat the belt.

Q: How to change fog lamp on 2004 kia optima?
Does anyone know how to change the fog lamp on a 2004 Kia Optima? I it's hard to reach.

A: sounds like you need to know how to reach them. Alldata.com

Q: I put on new tires on my Kia Optima do I need to get the Timing Belt adjusted?
I put on 2 new tires on my Kia Optima and now I am getting worse gas mileage!! The tires that were replaced were exactly the same size and make. Do I need to have the timing belt looked at and maybe adjusted with new tires?

A: good you got 2 new tires. now push your kia to the junkyard

Q: what is the time frame of a 2002 kia optima subframe repair?
Im curious on how long it takes to repair the sub-frame on a 2002 kia optima?

A: depends on the damage and how busy the shop is. Talk to your body repair shop for a time then add a day.

Q: what would it cost to have front end alignment and cv joint replaced in 2006 kia optima?
I have a 2006 kia optima and the front end needs aligning and it sounds like the left cv joint is "popping". What causes the cv joints to go bad and how much does it cost to fix them?

A: CV joints may cost about $2-300 dollars to replace including labor and parts. Front alignment will cost about $50 more or so.

Q: What is the timing on the belt for 2003 kia optima?
I have my timing belt off, I need to know how to put it back on and the proper timing. @003 Kia Optima

A: This is a short version, wish I knew why it was off repairs, timing belt failure,maintence ,etc but anyway line cam or cams up at tdc. Line crank up tdc. Install belt and tensioner and rotate engine over by hand twice to make sure timing marks are still where they should and re-install everything add coolant and change oil would be a good idea and if the water pump is ran off timing belt that would be a good time to replace that also. Hope that helps like I said it is a very short version with what information you gave. Also I do agree whole-heartedly with Ebay s

Q: how do i install the pressure hose on a 2002 kia optima?
i need to replace the pressure hose on 2002 kia optima due to P/S fluid leaking. can i do it my self? or should I take it to a mechanic?

A: Are you mechanically inclined? If so... then yes. Just make sure you use a "Line Wrench" as those lines strip very easily... and make sure you keep an eye on the O-Rings in the ends... make sure you put new ones in, and that the old ones come out.

And just FYI - the pressure line WILL NOT be held one with any clamps... that is the return line.

- Good Luck!

Q: how to replace 2004 Kia Optima rear wheel hub assembly?
Have taken off the 4 rear bolts and can't budge the hub assembly. Is this the only thing holding it in place? There is a brake shoe parking brake assembly but doesn't seem to be involved. Need to replace whole hub assemly on rear wheel of 2004 Kia Optima, 6 cyl., non-abs Is there a video anyplace?
Thanks for Auto Dude for a response although no help. But that's my fault; I didn't explain that the car is front wheel drive only. After asking around, I found that due to years of use, rust and crud usually builds up and one has to tap with a mallet from the back. Tap on the rounded cone shape and/or take a heavy screwdriver and tap around the edge of cone shape, there is a small lip one can place the screwdriver. This should loosen the assembly. I had to jack the car up a little higher to obtain better 'hammering' leverage. It might take a bit, but keep at it...it will fall off, along with the parking brake shoe assembly and dust shield.
Auto dude was right about the rust and banging it with a hammer!!

A: If the Kia is All-Wheel Drive, there will also be an axle nut that holds it on.
If you take the axle nut off, you will need to replace it with the proper torque specs.
http://mibearings.com can help you with new hub assemblies and torque specs.
If there isn't a axle in the rear, it is probably being held on by rust.
Try giving it a little bang with a hammer.
Good Luck!

Q: How to change a 07 Kia Optima EX brakes.?
I am a mechanic and my mother has a 07 Kia Optima EX. It won't pass inspection unless the brakes are changed. I was wondering if you need a special tool to do this I needed one for my sisters 06 Mustang will I need the same?

A: your a mechanic then you should know that you need no special tools to most any car made and only a few with screw in type pistons and them you do need a special tool an dsince every car made brake work sam eway and only pads or how it bolts together different if you can do one brake job you can do any cars after that same way my wife does her own brake jobs in drive way lug wrench a jack an da big screwdriver one or two tools to remove brake pin or bolts can do any car or truck i learn how to do brake when i was 12 that was almost 30 yrs ago and they have not change much in how you do it how they work still pretty much same as well wilnot know what tools you need til you get wheel off but pretty much a big screwdriver and a pair of plairs i can do any brake job

Q: Where is the Transmission Control Unit located on a 2002 Kia Optima?
Have a 2002 Kia Optima and need to replace the Transmission Control Unit.. but I cant find it...

A: it is in Korea

Q: 2001 kia optima, where can I find the wiring diagram?
Hello everyone,

Last semester I bought online a Kia Optima 2001 but after driving it for a few months it broke down and my dad thinks that he could fix it if only he had the wiring diagram for this car, does anyone know of anywebsite or blog that has these wiring diagrams? Thank you.

Cordially, Priscilla F.

A: I own a shop, and work on many of these. You have two options here; One: you can go to the library and pull a copy of Chilton's Repair Manual that covers this vehicle for free, or Two: You can go to the parts store, and order (purchase) a manual for it by the name of Haynes Repair Manual. In the back pages you will find a total wiring diagram for every circuit in the vehicle.
Glad to help out, Good Luck!!!

Q: where would the vin number be located on a 2006 Kia Optima?
I need to find out exactly where the vin numbers are located on the Kia Optima 2006
is there anywhere else besides the corner of the dash that a vin number would be located

A: Lots. Here's the most common locations...

Door jambs
Engine block
Transmission case
Frame
Dash board

And some not so common places...

Under spare tire
Inside rear wheel wells
Fusebox cover under the hood

And not exactly on the vehicle, but..

Owner's manual
Registration card
Insurance paperwork